Understanding commuter preferences for shared autonomous electric vehicles in first-mile-last-mile scenario

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2025.104621

Zhiwu Dong , Chuqiao Chen , Jinying Ouyang , Xiaoyu Yan , Chenlei Liao , Xiqun (Michael) Chen , Der-Horng Lee

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Abstract

Urban transportation faces pressing challenges, especially in enhancing the efficiency of first-mile and last-mile (FMLM) connections. This study focuses on Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles (SAEV) as a sustainable solution to integrate public transit with urban commuting needs. By employing a hybrid choice model, we analyze various commuter characteristics, including socio-demographic information, daily commuting characteristics, level of service (LOS) attributes, and latent psychological preferences. The results indicate that SAEV have significant potential to shift commuters from private car usage to more sustainable public transit options, particularly among young, single, middle-income urban residents, with young married women emerging as potential target users. However, the uncertainty of SAEV as an on-demand service could potentially deter users. This research underscores the critical role of understanding commuter preferences in urban transport planning, offering a nuanced approach to fostering sustainable mobility solutions that could significantly reduce urban congestion and enhance the efficiency of public transit systems.

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

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14.40

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9.20%

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314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.